DETROIT TIGERS NEWS

Chasen Shreve - Off to good start Shreve has posted a 2.70 ERA and and five strikeouts across 3.1 Grapefruit League innings so far.

Impact It's a small sample size, but Shreve is making a good first impression as he competes for a bullpen spot with the Tigers. The lefty agreed to a minor-league contract with Detroit in January following a disappointing season with the Mets in which he recorded a 6.49 ERA over 26.1 innings. However, he looked much better for Pittsburgh in 2021, posting a 3.20 ERA across 56.1 innings of relief. If Shreve can get back to that level, he should be able to stick in the majors this year.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Matt Manning - Struggles Monday Manning allowed four runs on four hits across just 1.1 innings in Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Red Sox. He walked one and struck out two.

Impact Manning has now made two appearances this spring, allowing five runs on seven hits across 3.1 total innings. It's not a great start, but the righty's goal is likely to just get to the regular season feeling fully healthy, as he's dealt with a number of injuries the past few years. Manning showed flashes in 2022, posting a 3.43 ERA and 1.17 WHIP across 63 innings. However, he only had 48 strikeouts, and he'll need to miss more bats to really take off from a fantasy perspective.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Monday's MLB: Shift limits raising batter spirits and averages so far So far, MLB's new shift limits seem to be raising batter spirits — and they might be bolstering batting averages, too.

MARCH 6, 2023 • DETROITNEWS.COM

Matt Manning rebounds, Riley Greene shines in Detroit Tigers' 7-1 loss to Red Sox Riley Greene homered in the Detroit Tigers' spring training game loss to Boston Red Sox on Monday.

MARCH 6, 2023 • FREEP.COM

Turner gets stitches after HBP in face, Judge clubs 1st HR

Boston Red Sox infielder Justin Turner needed 16 stitches after he was hit in the face by a pitch during a spring training game against the Detroit Tigers

MARCH 6, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tigers 1, Red Sox 7 Final Score (03/06/2023) on MLB Gameday Follow MLB results with FREE box scores, pitch-by-pitch strikezone info, and Statcast data for Tigers vs. Red Sox at JetBlue Park

MARCH 6, 2023 • MLB.COM

Tigers 1, Red Sox 7 Final Score (03/06/2023) on MLB Gameday Follow MLB results with FREE box scores, pitch-by-pitch strikezone info, and Statcast data for Tigers vs. Red Sox at JetBlue Park

MARCH 6, 2023 • MLB.COM

Boston Red Sox vs. Detroit Tigers: Best photos from Fort Myers Tigers and Red Sox play in spring training March 6, 2023, in Fort Myers, Florida

MARCH 6, 2023 • FREEP.COM

The Detroit News Can a gunslinger on Paul Skenes' level rank as so overpowering, he couldn't last past the Tigers, who pick No. 3 in the upcoming MLB Draft?

MARCH 6, 2023 • DETROITNEWS.COM

Red Sox infielder Justin Turner hit in face by pitch

Boston Red Sox infielder Justin Turner needed 16 stitches after he was hit in the face by a pitch during a spring training game against the Detroit Tigers

MARCH 6, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

José Cisnero - Rejoins pitching schedule Sunday Cisnero (illness) struck out three and gave up one run on two hits and one walk over one inning of relief in Sunday's 6-2 Grapefruit League loss to the Twins.

Impact The Tigers revealed Thursday that Cisnero was dealing with a non-COVID-19-related illness, but he was out of commission only for a couple of days before he was cleared for game action. The 32-year-old is likely headed for a setup or high-leverage relief role in front of Alex Lange, the presumptive favorite to take over as the Tigers' closer following the offseason trade of Gregory Soto to Philadelphia.

MARCH 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brendan White - May make MLB debut in 2023 White is a strong candidate to make his MLB debut later this season, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

Impact White recorded a 2.67 ERA, 0.91 WHIP and 73:17 K:BB across 67.1 innings with Double-A Erie last year, and the Tigers moved him onto the 40-man roster in November to protect him from the Rule 5 draft. The righty could make the jump to Triple-A this year and possibly make his MLB debut if he pitches well. White has shown an effective slider as a reliever and closed out nine games for Erie in 2022, though he likely wouldn't have a high-leverage role initially in the majors.

MARCH 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Faedo - Struggles Sunday Faedo allowed three runs on four hits while retiring only two batters in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Twins.

Impact Faedo underwent hip surgery in July, which ended his rookie season. He entered camp healthy and has now had one good performance followed by this rough one. The righty is likely on the outside looking in at the rotation, with Spencer Turnbull back in action, and Matthew Boyd and Michael Lorenzen added in free agency. Faedo could settle in as a long-relief option for the Tigers, which would limit his fantasy value in the short term, though the former first-round pick still has some upside if he starts down the road.

MARCH 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jake Rogers - Showing power this spring Rogers went 2-for-2 with a walk and a solo home run in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Twins.

Impact Rogers has now slugged three home runs in only five spring training games. The catcher has 10 career regular season long balls in 73 games at the MLB level, so he has shown decent power potential in his limited time in the majors. Rogers has the inside track on the backup role behind Eric Haase, but if the former manages to earn more playing time, he could have some fantasy appeal as a source of home runs from the catcher position.

MARCH 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Detroit Tigers spring training game score vs. Boston Red Sox: Time, TV, how to follow The Detroit Tigers visit the Boston Red Sox at 1:05 p.m. Monday in Grapefruit League play at JetBlue Field in Fort Myers, Florida.

MARCH 6, 2023 • FREEP.COM

Tigers sign ex-Yankees reliever The Detroit Tigers (66-96) finished 2022 in fourth place in the American League Central, 26 games behind the first-place Cleveland Guardians...

MARCH 6, 2023 • NJ.COM

Jake Rogers, back after missing a year, is closing in on Tigers' second catcher job Jake Rogers just missed getting a catcher's hat-trick Sunday -- he hit a dinger and he threw out a runner. Alas, he did not catch a win.

MARCH 5, 2023 • DETROITNEWS.COM

This backup catcher is raking like a star in spring FORT MYERS, Fla. -- Jake Rogers had barely completed his trot around the bases and was in the Tigers dugout after his latest home run, a 415...

MARCH 5, 2023 • MLB.COM

Nick Maton - Off to slow spring start Maton went 0-for-3 with a strikeout in Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Blue Jays and is now batting just .182 this spring.

Impact It's a small sample size of just 11 at-bats, so Maton has time to get going before the regular season begins. The 26-year-old came to the Tigers as part of the Gregory Soto trade in the offseason and is competing for regular playing time, possibly at third base. Tyler Nevin is also in the mix at the hot corner, and the two could alternate starts, at least until one of them emerges as a preferred option. Maton also has the versatility to play at shortstop and second base as well as in the outfield, so he could be a utility player for the Tigers as well.

MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Miguel Cabrera - Hits first spring home run Cabrera went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Blue Jays.

Impact The home run was the first of the spring for the veteran, who likely will see his Grapefruit League playing time managed carefully the rest of the way as he ramps up for his 19th MLB season. Cabrera said during the offseason that 2023 will be his last season before he retires. The 39-year-old has managed to hit .250 or better each of the last five seasons, though his power has mostly evaporated, which has drastically cut into his fantasy appeal.

MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Spencer Turnbull - Tosses two innings in spring debut Turnbull (elbow) allowed one run on two hits across two innings in Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Blue Jays. He struck out two.

Impact It was Turnbull's first game action since 2021 as he makes his way back following Tommy John surgery. The righty logged 25 pitches, and the Tigers will likely be cautious with him throughout the spring. Turnbull will slot into Detroit's rotation this season, possibly as the No. 2 starter behind Eduardo Rodriguez. He could have some fantasy appeal if he's fully healthy, though his workload figures to be managed all year, which could limit his upside. Turnbull's career high in innings is the 148.1 he pitched back in 2019.

MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will Vest - Gets hit hard Saturday Vest allowed six runs on four hits and two walks while not recording an out in Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Blue Jays.

Impact It was a disastrous outing for Vest, who looked better in his spring debut Wednesday, tossing a scoreless inning with two strikeouts. The righty should still have a key role after appearing in 59 games for the Tigers last season, though he could slide down some in the bullpen pecking order if he continues to struggle throughout the spring. Vest is likely behind Alex Lange and Jose Cisnero as a closing option at this point, so his fantasy value is limited.

MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tigers Talk: Should pitchers use PitchCom to call their own games? Plus notes on Andre Lipcius, Tyler Nevin and more observations from spring training.

MARCH 5, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Detroit Tigers spring training game score vs. Minnesota Twins: How to watch today Grapefruit League: Detroit Tigers (5-4) vs. Minnesota Twins (ss; 3-5): 1:05 p.m.; Hammond Stadium, Fort Myers, Florida; Bally Sports Detroit...

MARCH 5, 2023 • FREEP.COM

Spring training roundup: Vinny Capra leads Blue Jays over Tigers Blue Jays rookie Vinny Capra had a career day on Saturday against the Detroit Tigers, leading visiting Toronto to an 18-5 victory in Lakelan...

MARCH 5, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM